Expanded Hearts

Heartland: Book Two

Psychologist Victor Mascari and his partner, spa-owner Derek Jameson, have been together eight years, but their relationship is still evolving. Derek distrusts monogamy because of his parents' messy divorce, but as marriage equality advances, Victor's doubts about their open relationship are growing. He doesn't necessarily want a legal union, but he's increasingly concerned about how others view them.

When Victor comes home to find Derek with another new conquest, he's annoyed... at first. As he gets to know Antonio, Victor discovers the young man is intelligent, self-assured, and charming. This time, it's Victor who is intrigued by someone else and Derek who thinks Victor's interest is crossing the lines they've agreed on. If Victor wants to keep Derek, he'll have to let Antonio go.

But Antonio is in real trouble and has nowhere to turn. Victor and Derek take him in, and it soon becomes clear how well he fits into their lives and how strong the bonds between all of them are growing. A committed relationship between three men--all very different in age and background--is enough of a challenge, and then the horrifying secrets of Antonio's abusive past emerge.